What is a Centrist?

Centrist- n.   One who takes a position in the political center? That is the technical definition of a Centrist. One who takes a political position in the center? What is the center?  A Centrist is an independent and someone who does not hold themselves to the party politics of the right or left. Being a Centrist allows you to have your politics a la carte, to have the freedom of political thought. A Centrist can support some liberal principles and some conservative principles while having the freedom to disagree with both. A Centrist cares about finding the right workable solution to a problem regardless of whose idea it is or whether it is from the right or the left or from anywhere else. 

A Centrist is independent and puts solutions ahead of politics and will push ahead on their own to create effective efficient solutions in service to the American people when others will not work with them. A Centrist values and practices non partisanship but at the same time will stick to the principles of the maximizing citizen choice & responsibility & the public good.

 Centrists do not compromise just for compromise sake but work to find common ground to grow from and work with. While a Centrist will honestly try to work with others a Centrist holds strong convictions and will always take a firm but reasonable stand on any issue. There is no hard and fast rule as to what a Centrist is and that is part of the independence of being a Centrist. However, Centrists usually agree on an efficient government, fiscal responsibility and restraint, and freedom of choice on personal issues, and a strong diplomacy and national defense. You can also learn more by checking out our Centrist Media & Literature section.